deeply influenced development of the Carlsbad area. The development of railroads and irrigation in the region would not have occurred nearly as quickly without his financial backing and business acumen. He founded and built up towns and cities, donated large plots of land for public and educational use, and in general is considered one of the 'founders' of modern New Mexico. References 1838 births 1909 deaths Pre-Confederation Canadian emigrants to the United States Businesspeople from Colorado Springs, Colorado People of the New Mexico Territory 19th-century American railroad executives People from Northumberland County, Ontario University of Michigan alumni People from Chaves County, New Mexico